I personally dont use specific camera bags, they draw attention to you having expensive equipment and generally are a rip off for what they are.

At the moment I use a shoulder bag with a velcro flap. That means I can flip it open whenever I need to easily and quickly. Its huge and easily stores lenses like my 80-200 f2.8. It also has a side pocket for memory cards etc.

The best bit is I can put my stuff away and look like a poor student not worth mugging when I walk through dodgy parts of town late at night and that I picked it up for about 6 or 7 quid from a bits and bobs shop.

Ps if it is raining, I wrap my stuff up inside in plastic carrier bags, or if I can be bothered using a rucksack liner from a hiking shop

Hi Jeremy,
There are many decent camera bags that are less obvious, like the sactual and rucksack type. I agree that they are expensive, as are most things, but the quality on them is very good, protects the camera, and will probably most likely last a lifetime, where's a cheaper one may start to fall apart after some wear.

Currently I only have a 500D and 18-55mm lens, but shall get a flash gun, and another lens, I would also like to carry other accessories like a flash sync cord, and lens cleaning brushes which don't really count, because they can easily fit in the front/side pockets etc.

I have a EOS 500D and a LP Cirrus 120, which was a good choice when it comes to size.

Currently it holds the camera with the 18-55mm Kit lens and the 50mm f.1.8 lens I bought. It also holds the charger in the outer pocket and a cloth to clean things. There is no more room for a third lens I'm afraid.

The 50mm could be replaced by a larger zoom lens. All in all I'm happy with the bag. Hope this helps.

I have a EOS 500D and a LP Cirrus 120, which was a good choice when it comes to size

I really apprecheate your opinion on the bag, but it is hard to work out which size I need without visiting a shop and actually touching the bags myself personally, it seems.

I thought it would be nice to have a bit of room to store a camcorder as well. I would ideally like 3 compartments internally to store the body, lens, and the 3rd area for a camcorder/flash etc, larger accessories really.